Cary Audio Design SA-200.2 Stereo Amplifier User Manual
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1. As a company we strive to be on the cutting edge of our industry which requires a lot of research and dedication on our part to bring you the best products possible We are confident that the SA 200 2 is a superb amplifier that will meet the tests of musical accuracy dynamic performance and long term reliability CARY Audio Design 1020 Goodworth Drive Apex NC 27539 Phone 919 355 0010 Fax 919 355 0013 www caryaudio com WELCOME UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION Unpacking Your Cary Audio Design product was shipped in a carton particularly designed to protect its contents and special care has been taken to prevent damage during shipping Carefully remove your new component from its packing carton and examine it closely for signs of shipping damage If shipping damage is discovered document the damage with photographs contact the transport carrier immediately and retain the packing as evidence We strongly recommend saving all original packing cartons to protect your component for storage or future shipping Power Requirement The SA 200 2 is designed to operate from AC mains current The specified AC voltage is either 110 120 volts or 220 240 volts AC at 50 60 Hz Cables The speaker cables from the output posts of the SA 200 2 power amplifier to the speaker system can be any length as your speaker set up requires Select speaker cables of sufficient size to preserve the outstanding performance capabilities of your SA 200 2 powe2. by a wide margin The improvements in the power supply have brought gains in bass performance which is now much more visceral and controlled even into difficult loads Reducing the noise floor increasing the isolation between the channels and especially redesigning the sensitive front end of the amplifier has improved imaging sound staging and depth retrieval The midrange is now more lifelike and palpable One area of which we are particularly proud is what we have achieved in transparency and the way images now hang in three dimensional space The amplifiers were designed to be equally at home in a high performance music system or a home cinema setting WELCOME The SA 200 2 power amplifier features include Single ended RCA or XLR balanced inputs 2x 200 Watts 8 ohms 2x 350 Watts 4 ohms Remote trigger works with 3 3 to 24 Volts DC Overbuilt power supply employs a massive 1500 kVA power transformer and in excess of 82 000 uF of capacitance Protection against short circuits device failures miswiring and internal faults Thermal as well as DC offset protection Matched output transistors Stable with mismatched reactive or unusual loads Soft start circuit prevents Brown outs when amplifier is turned on High quality RCA gold plated and XLR input connectors High quality heavy duty speaker output connectors Our goals in designing this new amplifier were quite extensive and we believe we met or exceeded all of them
3. copy of the original sales receipt blank receipts will not validate the limited warranty for service by Cary Audio Design The original sales receipt must contain the following information e the authorized Cary Audio Design dealer s name e the date of purchase e the unit s sales price e the buyer s name and address Describe in detail the problem Note the unit s model number and serial number 5 Ship or deliver e With all freight and insurance charges prepaid and in its original packing container or equivalent ship the component to e Cary Audio Design 1020 Goodworth Drive Apex NC 27539 12 UNITED STATES LIMITED WARRANTY Cary Audio Design warrants to the original United States purchaser for use in the United States that Cary Audio Design vacuum tube or solid state power amplifiers surround sound processors or preamplifiers shall be free from defects in parts or workmanship for three years from the date of the original purchase Vacuum tubes if any are used in the component are offered a 90 day from purchase date exchange policy against defects with the exception of the CAVT 300B vacuum tube that has a one year from purchase date exchange policy Any digital drive design whether a Cary Audio Design CD or SACD player or a Cary Cinema DVD player has a limited one year parts and labor warranty against defects in manufacturing This is a limited warranty offered only to the original purchaser and does not tr
4. Audio Design 00000000000000000000000000 oo oo o oo oo oo oo o oo oo oo oo oo oo o oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo o SA 200 2 Power Amplifier NOTE Before installing your new component please read this manual carefully as it will inform you of the product specifications proper installation and correct operating procedures for your unit Also included in this manual are guidelines on how to service and care for your new Cary Audio Design product o0o00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ir 2 Welcome Product Features cas nesta ico 4 Unpacking and Installation rrenan 6 Specifications essen 7 Controls amp Displays Front Panel e a einsehen 8 AE A Ee 9 Service and Care Car and A Ee 12 Il gees 12 Non Warranty Repairs eiii ita 12 Shipping TASA nahe 12 United States Limited Warranty oooooooonnncccconcccconcnccoonnccnonaninnnonos 13 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING The triangle with the lightning flash symbol displayed on the unit advises the user of dangerous uninsulated voltage inside the product s enclosure CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the cover There are no user serviceable parts inside it is recommended that only qualified personnel service this component ALERT The triangle with the exclamation point sym
5. RDOUS ENERGY MAKE PROPER SPEAKER CONNECTION iS OUTPUT O O CARY CARY AUDIO DESIGN DESIGNED ENGINEERED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA INPUT BALANCEO a BALANCED O O D O O o SA 200 2 OUTPUT O TRIGGER Nee INPUT N y FUSE 3 3VDC 120v BA 24VDC SERIAL VOLTAGE DA REP Graz a CE 120v 50Hz 60Hz 240v 50Hz 60Hz 1 BALANCED XLR INPUT JACK Right Channel Provides balanced audio input from source 2 UNBALANCED RCA INPUT JACK Right Channel Provides balanced audio input from source 3 UNBALANCED RCA INPUT JACK Left Channel Provides unbalanced audio input from source 4 BALANCED XLR INPUT JACK Left Channel Provides balanced audio input from source NOTE Please use balanced OR unbalanced connectors Do NOT use both CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS 2 Positive Male Cable End 3 Negative 1 Ground CAUTION Never make or break connections to the SA 200 2 unless the SA 200 2 and all associated components are powered off Do not connect the outputs of the SA 200 2 to the outputs of other amplifiers 5 LEFT AND RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUT CONNECTORS Provide audio output for the speakers Output connectors can accept bare speaker wires or most spade and banana connectors When using bare speaker wires loosen the connector insert the wire into the receptacle and tighten the connector The same procedure should be used for spade connec
6. ansfer During the limited warranty period Cary Audio Design or an authorized Cary Audio Design service facility will provide free of charge both parts and labor necessary to correct any defects in material or workmanship To obtain such warranty service the original purchaser must complete and send in the Warranty Registration Card within 15 days of purchase WARRANTY DISCLAIMER Except for the express warranties stated herein Cary Audio Design disclaims all other warranties including without limitation all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose The foregoing constitutes Cary Audio Design s entire obligation with respect to this product and the original purchaser and any user or owner shall have no other claim for incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Proper maintenance repair and use are important to obtain performance from this product Therefore please carefully read the Operating Manual This warranty does not apply to any defect that Cary Audio Design in its sole discretion determines was caused by any of the following e Improper maintenance or repair including the installation of parts or accessories that do not conform to the quality and the
7. ary goals was to create a product that would give years of consistent and reliable use without any maintenance To achieve that goal we took a hard look at the design and choice of components For example we use high precision metal film resistors in almost all our circuitry even in places where their use is not required We have overbuilt the output stage and increased the heat dissipating capabilities of the amplifiers by as much as 50 over our previous designs The changes encompass almost every part of the design down to the choice of thickness of the chassis sheet metal The monolithic front end brought major advantages to the amplifier design with improved temperature stability low offset and a substantial reduction of all types of distortion across the full frequency spectrum Cary Audio Design has been known for over two decades as a producer of some of the finest and most musical tube amplifiers in the world Based on this heritage we have paid special attention to the sonic qualities of these new solid state amplifiers voicing them to have the proven attributes of the Cary Sound and testing them hundreds of hours with many different speakers In our quest to dramatically improve them over our previous efforts we compared them to some of the best of the competition often at much higher price points This took months of research and development time but we would not rest until we were satisfied that we had surpassed our previous models
8. bol on the component suggests that the owner refer to important operating and maintenance instructions in the owner s manual 1 OWNER S MANUAL Before powering up the equipment read all safety and operating instructions and follow them as instructed Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference 2 ATTACHMENTS Use only those attachments recommended by the unit manufacturer as others may cause hazards 3 ACCESSORIES Do not place the unit on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The unit may fall causing injury to a person or damage to the unit Mount the unit according to the manufacturer s instructions with the suggested mounting accessory 4 WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING Mount the unit to a wall or ceiling only in the manner recommended by the manufacturer 5 WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use the unit near water for example near a swimming pool bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub or in a damp environment like a basement or outside in the rain 6 OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Do not push objects of any kind into the unit through openings as they could touch dangerous voltage points and short out parts possibly resulting in a fire or electric shock Avoid spilling liquid of any kind on the unit If water or any metal object such as a paper clip coin or staple accidentally falls inside the unit disconnect it from the AC power source immediately and contact Cary Audio Design for further inst
9. cedure since each unit is designed for long term stability in virtually any home operating situation However if the unit is operated outside the parameters outlined in this owner s manual damage may occur Please read this manual carefully before operating your new SA 200 2 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Circuit Type Solid State Class A B fe EE ES ee o 5 S EE SE 2 x 350 Watts 4 Ohms from 20 Hz to 20 kHz Ra o e ee A ARA cits aaah Eq ERSTEN EN e SE Gg EE E A E S SC de SE Ge EE E ee clics a E SS EE BR a EE 22K Ohms Balanced XLR TE iaa SEH a O ee ee GE O ee GERAR SRS ee a eat RS ee no Geen GER a a ee aR NERO Peer ote cea Te Silver anodized aluminum faceplate Black Optional Weight 65 lbs EE ER e EE E gt a ee 1 1 a Ee EE an ss same CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS FRONT PANEL f SA 200 2 FOWER POWER BUTTON e The Power Button performs no function when the amplifier is powered off with the rear panel Master Power Switch e When the rear panel Master Power Switch is powered on the SA 200 2 is in Standby mode Pressing the front panel Power Button when the rear panel master panel switch is powered on will activate the power amplifier When the SA 200 2 is activated the LED above the power button lights blue Note When the status of the SA 200 2 changes relay clicks may be audible This is normal CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS REAR PANEL WARNING HAZA
10. g of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and POWER der requirements for the grounding electrode EN e outside antenna system should be located well away from power er me lines electric light or power circuits and where it will never come into contact with these power sources if it should happen to fall When installing an outside antenna extreme care should be taken to avoid touching power lines circuits or other power sources as this could be fatal Because of the hazards involved antenna installation should be left to a professional WELCOME PRODUCT FEATURES Thank you for purchasing the SA 200 2 power amplifier The introduction of the SA 200 2 solid state power amplifier represents an all new amplifier design It embodies a new modular approach that ensures consistency in performance and ease of manufacture and serviceability In implementing the new design we have dramatically improved performance and current handling capacity over our previous models while still maintaining the highest levels of sonic quality The SA 200 2 is a 200 watt stereo amplifier into 8 ohms 350 watts into 4 ohms with balanced and single ended inputs The amplifier exhibits very high current capability is stable into low impedance loads and features 3 dB of dynamic headroom When we designed the SA 200 2 power amplifier one of our prim
11. n during a lightning storm or when is the component is idle for long periods of time unplug the unit from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will help protect the unit from lightning and power line surge damage 13 POWER LINES Do not locate an outside antenna system in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits When installing an outside antenna system take extreme care to avoid touching the power lines or circuits contact with them could be fatal 14 OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this increases the risk of fire or electric shock IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15 REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those having the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 16 SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to the unit ask the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure the unit is in proper operating condition 17 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE e Before connecting a new product to your audio or home theater system turn off all other equipment preferably unplugging them from the AC power source Many audio components feature automatic turn on circuits that may activate during an installation potentiall
12. r amplifier Heavy gauge 14 wire is suitable for distances up to 10 feet 12 for 25 feet Most audio dealers will have proper speaker cable in stock for this purpose Consult your Authorized Cary Audio Design dealer for advice about wire Interconnects Signal input connections are made via the input jack on the rear of the SA 200 2 power amplifier either single ended or balanced The interconnect cables from the output of the processor can be any convenient length your installation set up requires The choice of a high quality interconnect cable is important Once again your audio dealer will have the proper cables in stock for this purpose Warranty Card If you are the original purchaser of this unit and you purchased it in the United States fill out the enclosed warranty registration card and return it to Cary Audio Design within 15 days of your purchase Warranty restrictions apply Consult the warranty section of this manual for details Please keep a copy of the original sales receipt from your Authorized Cary Audio Design dealer to validate the warranty if necessary WARNING Do not touch the speaker output binding posts during normal operation You may be shocked Do not short circuit the speaker output binding posts Damage may occur or the fuse may blow Do not parallel or bridge the speaker output binding posts as this will damage the amplifier SPECIFICATIONS Operating the SA 200 2 amplifier is a simple pro
13. ructions 7 HEAT Position the unit away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other units including amplifiers that produce heat 8 VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet create ventilation to protect the component from overheating These openings on the top and bottom panels must remain unobstructed Allow at least 6 inches 16cm of clearance above the unit and an opening behind the unit for airflow Do not place the unit on a bed sofa rug built in bookcase or rack without adequate ventilation 9 GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION As a safety feature the unit may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug in which one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way If you cannot insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still will not fit contact a licensed electrician to update your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 10 POWER SOURCES Operate the unit only from the power source indicated on the marking label If you are unsure of the type of power supplied to your home consult your unit dealer or local power company 11 POWER CORD PROTECTION Arrange power supply cords so that they do not suffer from foot traffic or pinching by items placed on or against them Pay close attention to cords where plug enter the AC outlet and where they exit from the unit 12 LIGHTNING For added protectio
14. s equipment has been tested and found to comply with the DO NOT OFEN limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules e These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from where the receiver is connected 21 OUTDOOR ANTENNA INSTALLATION SAFE ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION e Ifan outside antenna or cable system is connected to the equipment be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded in order to provide protection against built up static charges and voltage surges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 in Canada Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code provides information regarding proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure groundin
15. specifications of the original parts e Misuse abuse neglect or improper installation e Accidental or incidental damage EXCLUSIVE REMEDY Notwithstanding the foregoing the purchaser s exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty express or implied is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective unit or the refund of the purchase price at the option of Cary Audio Design Under no circumstances is Cary Audio Design liable for incidental or consequential damages Any implied warranties imposed by law terminate one year from the date of purchase 13 UNITED STATES LIMITED WARRANTY INTERNATIONAL PURCHASERS Export markets Cary Audio Design warrants its merchandise to purchasers within the United States exclusively for use within the United States of America It provides no other warranties expressed or implied If you are living outside the USA please consult your local dealer or distributor to determine the details of your local warranty CARY Audio Design Cary Audio Design 1020 Goodworth Drive Apex NC 27539 Phone 919 355 0010 Fax 919 355 0013 www caryaudio com 14 Notes Notes CARY AUDIO DESIGN 1020 Goodworth Drive Apex NC 27539 phone 919 355 0010 fax 919 355 0013 www caryaudio com oo oo oo oo oo o oo oo oo oo o oo oo oo oo oo oo o oo oo oo oo oo oO o oo oo oo o oo oo oo oo oo oo oo oo o oo oo oo oo o oo oo oo oo oo oo oo
16. tors 6 FUSE HOLDER Use only 8A 120v or 4A 240v 7 AC POWER CONNECTOR MAIN POWER SWITCH Connect to AC mains using the included power supply cord Turn the main power switch on before use 8 REMOTE TRIGGER INPUT Enables the SA 200 2 to be controlled by an external device with a 3 3V DC minimum to 24V DC maximum trigger output Connect the trigger output of the external device to the TRIGGER INPUT of the SA 200 2 power amplifier The SA 200 2 will automatically respond when the external device is powered on and off When the controlling device is turned on the amplifier will turn on after a delay This delay is intentional and serves to protect the speakers while the unit stabilizes During start up you may hear a relay clicking This is normal 10 CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS CONNECTING TO A SUBWOOFER The subwoofer should be connected to the preamplifier or processor through its low level inputs CAUTION Do not under any circumstances connect the amplifier to a subwoofer through its high level speaker inputs There is a potential of damaging the amplifier using this type of connection due to differences in grounding schemes used by some subwoofer manufacturers Failing to observe the following precaution will void your warranty 11 SERVICE AND CARE CARE AND CLEANING Unplug the unit from the wall outlet Clean the cabinet housing and front panel of the SA 200 2 with a soft cloth and a glass cleaner such as Winde
17. x Removing the cover during cleaning is not advised The frequency of cleaning will vary based on the cleanliness of the environment and the number of hours the SA 200 2 is operated FACTORY SERVICE Careful consideration has been given to the design of your SA 200 2 to keep maintenance problems to a minimum Any problems or requests for service should be referred to our Customer Service Department at 919 355 0010 Do not return the SA 200 2 to the factory without a return authorization number RA from the Customer Service Department Refer to the next section for details about returning equipment to Cary Audio Design Should the unit be lost or damaged in shipment Cary Audio Design will assume no responsibility if the shipping company refuses to pay for damage due to your improper packing or lack of insurance Please use the original shipping carton for shipping the player NON WARRANTY REPAIRS Cary Audio Design will provide repair service for its products charging on a time and expense basis Please call Cary Audio Design at 919 355 0010 for more information about out of warranty service and repair fees SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS In the event that the owner needs to return the unit to Cary Audio Design for service or repair of a possible defect he must follow the following steps 1 Contact Cary Audio Design at 919 355 0010 to obtain a Return Authorization RA number prior to shipping include this number with the package 2 Submit a
18. y causing damage to electronic components and or speakers This type of damage is not covered by product warranties and Cary Audio specifically disclaims responsibility for any such damage e Power Cord The removable power cord provided with your player was specifically designed for use with this product but other AC cords may be used Consult your dealer N for advice on AC power cords and high quality wire in your system e Wiring Cables running inside walls should have the appropriate markings to indicate compliance and listing by the UL CSA or other standards required by the UL CSA NEC or your local building code Questions about cables inside of walls should be referred to a qualified custom installer a licensed electrician or low voltage contractor 18 RECORDING COPYRIGHT Recording of copyrighted material for other than personal use is illegal without permission of the copyright holder 19 NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to article 820 40 of the NEC ANSI NFPA 70 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical 20 FCC INFORMATION FOR USER e CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Cary A U T 0 N Audio Design could void the user s authority to operate the equipment e NOTE Thi
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